Jesus Calling

Jesus Calling: Enjoying Peace in His Presence, by: Sarah Young.
I believe a lot of people have picked this book  up at Costco. It's a gem. A friend of mine bought it for me.
http://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Calling-Edition-Enjoying-Presence/dp/1404187820 

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Walking in a Winter Wonderland

Question of the month:

Do you think lodging facilities should have out-the-door pricing?

Please share your thoughts by leaving a comment below.

Google Earth offers more than just cool maps

Google Earth has expanded into other areas such as history, to help supplement learning. For some pages you may need to download a plug-in but the 3-D graphics and resources could be very appealing to young learners who prefer visuals.

Here are just some of the topics offered:

• Classroom Resources
• Talk Teacher-To-Teacher
• Student Work Showcase
• and more...

Check it out here:

http://sitescontent.google.com/google-earth-for-educators/

FREE ONLINE LEARNING RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE:

We are living in a paradigm shift. How we "do life" has changed. There is no "extra" in our bank accounts and we can't afford things that were once considered essential.

Homeschoolers are looking for more economical ways to teach other than footing a huge curriculum bill every September. Parents are looking for ways to keep-up with what their kids are learning in school. Adults are looking for new careers. And the reasons go on and on.....

The following list is not exhaustive by any means...but, rather a taste of what you can find on the internet.

A List of FREE, OnLine, Learning Resources:

• http://www.ixl.com
• Math
• http://www.quizlet.com
• A variety of subjects are covered in a Flash Card format.
• http://www.spellingcity.com/
• A fun Spelling and Vocabulary site
• http://www.theheadoftheclass.com
• Multiple Topics for Elementary and Middle School years.
• Free Worksheets
• http://www.khanacademy.org
• Webcast instruction for High School to Adult
• Covers multiple topics including math, civics, science, history and more.
• http://www.gcflearnfree.org/
• Computers, Reading and Math
• http://free.ed.gov/
• Multiple topics provided from federal agencies
• http://www.yourchildlearns.com/owlmouse.htm
• Learning for the Elementary years
• Mostly reading and maps
• http://www.digitaldialects.com
• Foreign language
• http://www.brainpop.com/
• http://www.brainpopjr.com/
• http://www.starfall.com/
• http://www.softschools.com/

Google "Free Learning" for an extensive list of resources.
And, don't forget your local library.

Have a great day, have a great life!

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What Kind of Vitamins and/or Minerals Does a Teen Need Per Day?

• Water-soluble vitamins; C and B-Complex
• Fat-soluble vitamins; A, D, E, and K

A teenager has a growing and developing body whose nutritional needs are different from those of adults. Minerals and vitamins provide support for many bodily functions including bone maintenance, organ maintenance and repair, skin integrity and immune strength. Regular physical activity helps the body digest, absorb and use the nutrients you get from foods.

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/472031-what-kind-of-vitamins-and-or-minerals-does-a-teen-need-per-day/#ixzz1Sq4agWod

http://www.livestrong.com/article/520835-good-eating-exercise-habits-for-teens/

Ways to Use That Garden

Gardening is great! It's even greater when you know how to use the food you grow. AND....it's super awesome when you know the nutritional value of the food you're eating and how the body uses those nutrients.

Don't have time or money to hire a Life Coach? Read! Don't have time to read? Check out some easy-to-read, concise articles from someone who's been in the healthcare field for many years.
     
       For recipes, food and nutrition information. 

• click: http://www.tinardrecipes.blogspot.com
• or; http://www.tinardlifecoach.com

God Bless!

Summer is time to teach poetry

Teaching poetry doesn't have to be complicated and using the summer months is perfect for a little poetry education.

You've probably heard the term Haiku several times but never really knew what it meant. A Haiku is generally a short poem about nature or a natural moment also called a Haiku moment. The Japanese pioneers credited for haiku are:Buson, Issa, Basho and Shiki. The haiku is based (not strictly) on a 5-7-5 syllable pattern.

Here are some examples of haiku from the famous pioneers mentioned above: Read More...